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September 2024

Preliminary hearing scheduled for four charged in major Red Deer drug bust

Jan 26, 2024 | 1:03 PM

A preliminary hearing will take place for four people facing charges after local Mounties seized tens of thousands of dollars worth of drugs from various Red Deer neighbourhoods last year.

Omar Abuelhawa, 58, Phouthavong Kham Khay, 56, Pakorn Narong, 52, and Sone Narong, 50, are scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Sept. 16, 2024, to see if their case has enough evidence to go to trial.

It was on June 26, 2023, when Red Deer General Investigation Section (GIS), concluded a nine-month investigation resulting in a significant amount of drugs and cash being seized.

GIS with the assistance of Police Dog Services and Red Deer RCMP executed search warrants in the Glendale, Rosedale, and Oriole Park neighbourhoods of Red Deer, as well as a local restaurant.

As a result of the search, RCMP seized;

  • 538 grams of suspected cocaine
  • 396 grams of suspected methamphetamine
  • $6100 Canadian dollars
  • Drug trafficking paraphernalia

Police allege the approximate street value of the drugs was over $77,000.

Omar Abuelhawa, a resident of Red Deer, has been charged with:

  • Trafficking controlled substances X7

Phouthavong Khamkhay, a resident of Red Deer, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking

Pakorn Narong, a resident of Red Deer, has been charged with:

  • Trafficking controlled substances X2

Sone Narong, a resident of Red Deer, has been charged with:

  • Trafficking controlled substances
  • Possession of proceeds of crime

Members of the public who suspect drug trafficking or gang activity in their community are encouraged to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200 or their local police.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or using the “P3 TIPS” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

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